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Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-13-2022, 01:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,744
Posted By JoeBob1788
I’m still having food issues. The door is still...

I’m still having food issues. The door is still fairly canted, and I can’t find the slide in t-bit tube to completely seal it. Anyone have resources here?

Other than that, I cut out the wall...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-08-2021, 01:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,744
Posted By JoeBob1788
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I tried switching the hinges, no change. I’m a little at a loss, I can’t figure out how to bend them to where I need them. I’ll play around with it more.

Floors are...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-03-2021, 03:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,744
Posted By JoeBob1788
As you can see I haven’t painted the door yet, I...

As you can see I haven’t painted the door yet, I wound up in a heck of a time crunch getting it painted. That might have to wait for spring at this point!
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-03-2021, 03:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,744
Posted By JoeBob1788
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I haven’t tried switching them yet, next time I have time and it’s not actively raining I’ll try that.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-02-2021, 10:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,744
Posted By JoeBob1788
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I traced the new floor using the old floors as a pattern, then used a jigsaw to cut them out. I then used the new floors as a pattern for the LVP I’m putting in, and cut that to...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-24-2021, 09:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,744
Posted By JoeBob1788
Amerigo progress

Well, got it put back together and sealed up just in time to have our third child. A happy delay, but I definitely want to get this project done by the spring. If my kids want to use this with us,...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-28-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,744
Posted By JoeBob1788
Delays upon delays, but finished up the body...

Delays upon delays, but finished up the body work! It’s not perfect but it’s pretty good, with everything that needed repairs done. The surface could be a little more even in a few places I missed. ...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-12-2021, 06:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,744
Posted By JoeBob1788
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3 wire brush attachments later, had the frame pretty much bare metal or as close as I could get it. 2 coats of Rustoleum primer, then spray canned the bulk of...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-03-2021, 02:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,744
Posted By JoeBob1788
After a small break due to the PNW heatwave,...

After a small break due to the PNW heatwave, progress is inching along again. I brought the Amerigo to my workplace for the tools and the friends who have volunteered to help sand before painting.
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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-30-2021, 06:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,547
Posted By JoeBob1788
Jumping into this old thread… I’ve been searching...

Jumping into this old thread… I’ve been searching for what axle specifically the Amerigo has/needs. Vintageracer, do you have a particular model of axle you can recommend based on what you’re saying?...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-24-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,744
Posted By JoeBob1788
Awesome pics, thank you both! Not to jump...

Awesome pics, thank you both!

Not to jump around too much but has anyone replaced their axle? Pretty sure mine is original! Also thinking of going overslung… not sure when in relation to painting...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-23-2021, 05:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,744
Posted By JoeBob1788
Thanks, I’ll look for those weep holes when I...

Thanks, I’ll look for those weep holes when I take the windows out to paint!

I figured I wanted to paint, and everything needs resealing, so might as well do it all now. Then replace the floors....
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-23-2021, 09:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,744
Posted By JoeBob1788
We’re leaning towards interlux topside paint,...

We’re leaning towards interlux topside paint, marine paint seems to be the way to go. Do you have experience with any other paints you recommend?
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-22-2021, 10:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,744
Posted By JoeBob1788
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Far from perfect on the corner for sure, but I’ll do some body filler and smooth it out a little more tomorrow. The rest of the damage is all cracks in the gel...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-22-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,744
Posted By JoeBob1788
So this may shock all of you Amerigo people, but...

So this may shock all of you Amerigo people, but turns out there was water damage! Not the windows or door or anything I had seen in the forums and paid attention to, but from where the PO...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-21-2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,744
Posted By JoeBob1788
I have not. I’m pretty handy, but no fiberglass...

I have not. I’m pretty handy, but no fiberglass experience.

Here’s the damage I’m working with:
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-21-2021, 03:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,744
Posted By JoeBob1788
Awesome, thanks! So for external cracks and...

Awesome, thanks! So for external cracks and nicks, the Bondo glass (yes like Tiger hair) will be fine. I’ll post a pic
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-21-2021, 01:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,744
Posted By JoeBob1788
Thanks! I’ll try to get pics up soon! ...

Thanks! I’ll try to get pics up soon!

Question for hull and hole repairs: I have the fiberglass repair stuff, the resin and cloth, and also Bondo glass… any reason to not just fill holes with...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-19-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,744
Posted By JoeBob1788
Just bought a 1973 Amerigo FG16

Hello,

I’m Joe, and I just bought a 1973 Amerigo FG16. It seems to be in decent albeit 48 year old shape, and we’re looking forward to giving it a much needed overhaul and update! It was in the...
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